Saturday, October 11, 2003
Payyanur: The demise of Nawab Rajendran brings an end to a crusade against injustices of the soceity. Rajendran, who led a one-man army against the evils of the soceity died at Thiruvananthpuram yesterday. TA Rajendran, popularly known as Nawab Rajendran son of Smt. T.A. Bhargavi Amma and Sri.Kunhirama Poduval who was a freedom fighter andjournalist; born in 1950 at Payyanur. Rajendran rose to prominence during the seventies, by publishing a newspaper 'Nawab' which broke stories on corrupt deals and took up other social issues. However, the paper and its editor faced the wrath of the high and mighty and 'Nawab' had to stop its publication eventually. Rajendran was arrested and assaulted by the police on many occasions. Nawab Rajendran is a recipient of several awards and recognition. His life and mission also inspired a Malayalam film titled Vakkalathu Narayanankutty
